Where does “reelingly” come from?
reelingly (English) comes from English reeling, from English reel, from Middle English reel, from Old English rēol.
reelingly (English): With a reeling motion
Ancestry of “reelingly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | reeling | present participle of reel; The motion of... |
| 2 | English | reel | A shaky or unsteady gait; A lively dance... |
| 3 | Middle English | reel | — |
| 4 | Old English | rēol | — |